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Enhanced propionate and butyrate metabolism in cecal microbiota contributes to cold-stress adaptation in sheep

2025-04-24
Microbiome • Level 3 (7 panels)
Xindong Cheng, Yanping Liang, Kaixi Ji, Mengyu Feng, Xia Du, D. Jiao, Xiukun Wu, Chongyue Zhong, Haitao Cong, Guo Yang

In ruminants, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are key fermentation products of gut microbiota, crucial for energy production. This study reveals that during cold stress, Hulunbuir sheep enhance propionate and butyrate metabolism, bolstering energy conservation and immune response. In contrast, Hu sheep rely on thermogenic processes, highlighting distinct adaptation strategies.

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A new species of Periglandula symbiotic with the morning glory Ipomoea tricolor.

2025-04-22
Mycologia • Level 2 (6 panels)
Corinne M Hazel, D. Panaccione

Periglandula is a genus of fungi known for forming symbiotic relationships with plants, producing ergot alkaloids. This study identifies a new Periglandula species associated with Ipomoea tricolor. The fungus exhibits slow-growing white hyphae and synnema-like structures without spores. Despite no root detection, ergot alkaloids were prevalent throughout all plant tissues, including roots.

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Genetic diversity of true morels (Morchella) in Pakistan inferred from multilocus DNA sequence data augmented by a retrospective analysis of Pakistani and Indian morel sequences in GenBank.

2025-03-24
Mycologia • Level 2 (6 panels)
Surat Un Nisa, Kerry O'Donnell, Hussain Badshah, Sayed Afzal Shah, A. Mumtaz

This study presents the first comprehensive evaluation of true morel (Morchella) genetic diversity in Pakistan using multilocus DNA sequencing. The research identifies at least 20 species, including five potentially novel taxa in the Elata subclade, termed Morchella spp. Retrospective analysis of Pakistani and Indian sequences from GenBank further contextualizes these findings.

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Nature of antimicrobial resistance of pathogens causing urinary tract infection in Bangladesh: age and gender profiles.

2025-04-25
Microbiology spectrum • Level 2 (7 panels)
Ferdous Jahan, Mohammed Anwer

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pathogens refers to the ability of microorganisms to withstand drugs that once killed them. A study from Bangladesh highlights that urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by E. coli show a gender and age disparity: females under 60 and males over 60 are more affected. Alarmingly, approximately 20% of patients exhibit multidrug resistance to nine antibiotics.

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